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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GH2
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively similar but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GH1 was introduced 6 months before the TS2 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GH1 grades versus the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic TS2

 GH1 TS2 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic GH1

 TS2 GH1 

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS2

 GH1 TS2 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH1 features outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GH1 compared to the TS2.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH1 and TS2 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH1 and TS2.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS2 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH1
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH1
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
32
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (320 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
67
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH1
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
72
screen is selfie friendly
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
does not have image stabilization
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-10 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 18.89 x 14.48mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 273.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 1.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 385 grams (0.85 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 772 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $949 $350